Ever wondered about the grit and grind behind the glossy doors of the corporate world? We crack that shell wide open in this enlightening episode featuring our fantastic guest, Shannon. We shed light on her positive experiences as an optometrist and contrast it with some jaw-dropping Glassdoor reviews. Uncover the hidden realities of working at fast-food giants McDonald's and Starbucks, diving into long hours, demanding customers, and high staff turnover rates. Do you remember the last time you felt heard and valued at work? We navigate through the tumultuous waves of corporate culture, emphasizing the importance of good management and its undeniable impact on employee satisfaction. We offer a humorous break with a McDonald's employee's love for 'burgers' and a Starbucks worker's critique of their less-than-stellar boss. Then, we dive headfirst into the world of PWC New Zealand and Cisco.  As we wrap up, we transport you into the intriguing realm of optometry with fascinating discussions surrounding job responsibilities, training, and potential stressors. Curious about the world of Welcome to Season 2, where we embark on authentic and unfiltered conversations about life, relationships, society, and more. Our opinions are solely our own and don't represent professional advice. It's just our perspective, so form your conclusions. Heads up, this podcast may contain adult content and explicit language. Let's dive in! Buzzsprout refer a friend! Grab a $20 off when you sign up!  With SiteGround's Click-and-Install WordPress, we're leaving manual setup in the past. Our podcast is powered by the seamless one-click installation and WordPress Starter wizard. Choose from pro designs, add contact forms, online stores, portfolios – all automated, no tech stress. Say goodbye to mundane setups and hello to a stunning podcast platform. Dive into impactful discussions without the technical hassle. Launch your podcast website effortlessly. Subscribe: Join our podcast subscription and subscribe monthly for entertainment and the regular witty banter - trust us, you won't want to miss a single episode! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2108585/subscribe  Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/toxic_workplace_pod/ Support the showFind us in these places! Instagram Linkedin Newsletter YouTube ___________________________________________________ This podcast does not constitute professional advice (financial, legal or otherwise) and you should seek your own professional advice where required. By listening to and/or accessing this podcast , you acknowledge this, and you acknowledge that no warranty, guarantee or representation is made as to the accuracy of any information featured in this podcast. Any action you take based on the information contained in the Podcast is strictly at your own risk, and Hosts and guests will not be liable for any losses or damages in connection with the use of the Podcast. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of any organisation they are employed by. The material and information presented here is for general information and entertainment purposes only.